The Terror by Dan Simmons

The Terror

Dan Simmons

fiction fantasy historical horror thriller adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

771 pages | first published 2007

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The men on board HMS Terror have every expectation of triumph. As part of the 1845 Franklin Expedition, the first steam-powered vessels ever to search for the legendary Northwest Passage, they are as scientifically supported an enterprise as has e...
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Summary of 2562 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
adventurous 73%
tense 72%
mysterious 58%
challenging 32%
sad 32%
emotional 21%
informative 18%
reflective 11%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 23%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 24% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 32% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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